Tascam CDRW900SL CD Recorder with MP3 Playback

These days, most computers come with CD-R reading and writing optical drives built-in, and they might be fine for home use, but when it comes to professional audio applications, consumer-grade burners are just too unreliable. Radio stations, post-production houses, and recording studios all need error-proof, dedicated CD recorders, with features tailored for the demands of a small business, and the TASCAM CD-RW900SL fits that bill to a "T."

The CD-RW900SL sports the simple, smart, reliable features and top-notch fidelity that have made TASCAM a staple in broadcasting, yet at a price that make those features accessible to a wide range of home, project and smaller professional studios.

Essential Functions For Professional Applications
For most professional audio situations, your basic computer burner or home-audio recorder just won't cut it. Designed for commercial work, the CDRW900SL sports features that make your job easier, features like switchable auto-record and auto-track division leave you free to focus on other, more important aspects of recording, like monitoring input levels. CD burning rate and audio conversion resolution can be switched to prioritize either speed or stability, great for adjusting between time-sensitive and quality-first jobs. CD-RW support means even more flexibility, as the CDRW900SL can erase digital data, or simply un-finalize a disc for adding additional tracks without discarding what's already burned. The playback features are also all-pro. Pitch can be shifted incrementally +/- 16%, and the key can even be altered without changing playback speed, a feature you're sure to find limitless creative applications for! Continuous, random, and program play modes are all supported, with a total of 99 programmable tracks for long, uninterrupted sets. There's also all, single, or A-B repeat modes for more advanced, hands-free DJ-ing. DJs will also appreciate the flexible track time display, which can be switched between elapsed and remaining time, so you'll never have to worry about accidentally playing through to the next track. Best of all? The CDRW900SL supports MP3 playback, direct from data discs.

Hi-Fi Audio Performance
Fidelity probably trumps features in terms of what makes a CD Recorder a worthy investment, and the audio quality on the TASCAM CDRW900SL is top-notch. 24-bit analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion ensures that nothing is lost, whether recording or playing back audio. TASCAM has also outfitted the CDRW900SL with both universal, high-quality RCA jacks and an S/PDIF digital optical jack for best-possible performance.

Keyboard Support For Streamlined Workflow
Support for PS2-compatible keyboards makes the already easy-to-use CDRW900SL an even more productive tool. Keyboard support means you can enter your own "meta data" directly to a recorded CD. Ever heard a DJ saying "uh. . . " as they search for the CD case they carelessly tossed aside to look up that track name? Meta data displays information like Track, Album and Artist Name right on the displays of most modern CD players, helping you keep track of what's playing without having to refer to the album cover. . . or even listening to the music! A keyboard can also act as your wired remote control for playback; of course you can always opt to use the included infrared remote control, but TASCAM knows that you just might prefer the satisfying click of your favorite keyboard.

Internet radio stations, live broadcast studios, and post-production houses all need a reliable, convenient, professional CD recorder, and thanks to the low price you'll find on the TASCAM CDRW900SL at zZounds, it's easy to add a reliable archiving solution to your setup.

One of the most popular CD recorders on the market, the CD-RW900SL, features a robust slot-loading transport, 24 bit A/D & D/A converters, MP3 playback, key control, sample rate conversion, and selectable CD disc reading speed.

The CD-RW900SL provides dedicated analog front panel input control, rear panel unbalanced (RCA) I/O, and S/DIF digital I/O (optical and coaxial). Recently added features include Auto Cue and Auto Ready from the menu, selectable I/R remote Enable/Disable, and MP3 Action Setting (prevents accidental termination of continuous MP3 playback).

The features the user has come to expect from TASCAM are also included; Pitch Control on playback (0.1 to 1.0% in 0.1 steps), Auto or Manual track division, Sync Record Start, Power on Play, Elapsed, Remain, Total and Total remain Time display, and CD-Text read and write.

Technical Info

Slot Loading Transport

24 bit A/D and D/A converters

Sample Rate Conversion

MP3 file Playback

MP3 Action setting

Key Control (change the key w/o changing the speed)

Pitch Control

Auto Cue from menu

Auto Ready from menu

S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital I/O

RCA Unbalanced analog I/O

+/- 16% pitch control on playback

Power on Play

Sync Record Start

Auto or Manual Track Division

All, single, or A-B repeat play

Elapsed, remain, total, and total remain time display

Continuous, single, random, or program (up to 99 songs) play

Erase or Un-Finalize for CD-RW discs

Selectable disc reading speed

Dedicated L/R input level control

Digital Attenuator

CD-TEXT read and write

PS/2 Keyboard input for CD-TEXT input and remote control

Wireless (I/R) remote control unit (included)

Selectable Infra-red remote Enable/Disable

CD Recording and playback with CD text support, MP3 playback, pitch and key control, wireless remote, and an auto ID function with adjustable sensitivity. PS/2 keyboard input. Slot loading. With RCA analog I/O and coaxial optical digital S/PDIF I/O